CONTENTS
- Marital Rape
- Ban on the export of broken rice
- Collegium System
- Objectionable content on the social media
Marital Rape
Context:
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the government on appeals to criminalize marital rape.
Relevance:
GS-II: Social Justice (Issues related to Women, Government Policies and Initiatives), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Important Judgements and Committees)
Dimensions of the Article:
- About Marital Rape
- What is the marital rape exemption?
- What is the broad takeaway from the verdict?
- What happens when a split verdict is delivered?
- Criticism of India’s Legal regime on Marital Rape
- On courts differing in views on marital rape
Click Here To Read More: Marital Rape
Ban On The Export of Broken Rice
Context:
Recently, the Centre instituted a ban on the export of broken rice. Additionally, it mandated an export duty of 20% on rice in husk (paddy or rough), husked (brown rice) and semi-milled or wholly-milled rice.
Relevance:
GS III: Indian Economy
Dimensions of the Article:
- Details
- What does it have to do with inflation?
- What happened to rice production?
- What are the concerns on ethanol blending?
- What are the likely after-effects of the ban?
Click Here To Read More: Ban On The Export of Broken Rice
What is the Collegium System?
Context:
Recently, Union Minister for Law and Justice said the collegium system of appointments to the higher judiciary needs to be reconsidered in view of the concerns about the process.
Relevance:
GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary)
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is the Collegium System?
- Working of the Collegium System and NJAC
- Appointment procedure of HC Judges
- Transfer procedure of HC Judges
Click Here To Read More: What is the Collegium System?
Objectionable Content On the Social Media
Context:
Recently, As allegations of an objectionable video of women students of Chandigarh University being leaked surfaced, triggering an outrage, challenges are ahead of the Punjab Police to tackle the situation.
Relevance:
GS II: Polity and Governance
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is the first step to tackle objectionable content that goes viral?
- What happens after the social media intermediaries are identified?
- Can an investigating agency or individual approach the grievances redressal officer of social media sites independently in India?
Click Here To Read More: Objectionable Content On the Social Media
